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Neighborhood Services outlines ECHO pilot, emergency-shelter contingency and new neighborhood registry
Summary
Neighborhood Services described the ECHO pilot continuation, proposed one‑time funding for an emergency shelter operated by Housing Forward, and plans to launch a neighborhood registry and small programs such as Bikes for All.
Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Birch presented the Neighborhood Services department’s FY26 priorities to the Finance Committee on Oct. 30, including the continuation of the ECHO pilot, new neighborhood‑registry work, and proposed one‑time expenses for emergency shelter operations.
Birch said phase 1 of the ECHO (Engaging Community for Healthy Outcomes) pilot launched in 2025 and staff will evaluate the program over the coming year. He said the department has also launched a volunteer management system, moved to…
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